Kimberly Skala
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Adept at streamlining invoice processes and enhancing vendor relations, my tenure at Ace Hardware Corporation was marked by implementing an electronic invoice system that accelerated approval times and significantly reduced environmental impact. Skilled in SAP and adept at multitasking, I boosted efficiency and transparency in accounts payable, directly supporting financial decision-making and month-end closings.
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Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable VMR & Damage Coordinator
Ace Hardware Corporation
07.1989 - Current
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Enhanced financial decision-making support by providing detailed accounts payable insights during budget meetings.
- Increased department transparency, developed comprehensive monthly reports detailing accounts payable activity.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Accelerated invoice approval times, implemented electronic invoice submission and approval processes.
- Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
- Reduced environmental impact by transitioning to paperless accounts payable process.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor
Flossmoor, IL05-1989
Skills
- Vendor invoice processing
- Bill payment
- General accounting
- Payment verification
- Accounting ledger maintenance
- Vendor engagement
- Month-end closing
- SAP
- Multitasking
- Journal Entries
- Microsoft Excel
- Esker
Certification
- Accredited Payables Specialist- IOFM 2017/Mar- Current
Timeline
Accounts Payable VMR & Damage Coordinator
Ace Hardware Corporation
07.1989 - Current
- Accredited Payables Specialist- IOFM 2017/Mar- Current
High School Diploma -
Homewood-Flossmoor
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